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Mock EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test 2

Instructions: For each question, choose the correct answer from the options provided.

Question 1

A company’s profit increased from €45,000 to €60,000 in one year. What is the percentage increase in profit?

A) 25%

B) 30%

C) 33.33%

D) 35%

Question 2

If a jacket originally costs €80 and is marked down by 15%, what is the sale price?

A) €64

B) €68

C) €70

D) €72

Question 3

If 5/8 of a number is 50, what is the number?

A) 60

B) 64

C) 75

D) 80

Question 4

A car travels 450 kilometers in 5 hours. What is the average speed of the car in kilometers per hour?

A) 80 km/h

B) 85 km/h

C) 90 km/h

D) 95 km/h

Question 5

In a survey, 35% of respondents preferred reading over watching TV. If 280 people preferred reading, how many people were surveyed in total?

A) 700

B) 750

C) 800

D) 850

Question 6

A recipe requires 2.5 cups of sugar for one batch of cake. How many cups of sugar are needed for 6 batches?

A) 12

B) 13

C) 14

D) 15

Question 7

The population of a city increased from 50,000 to 65,000. What is the percentage increase in population?

A) 25%

B) 30%

C) 35%

D) 40%

Question 8

A worker is paid €12 per hour and works 45 hours a week. What is the worker’s weekly pay?

A) €500

B) €520

C) €540

D) €560

Question 9

If the price of a laptop is reduced by 10% and the new price is €900, what was the original price?

A) €950

B) €1,000

C) €1,050

D) €1,100

Question 10

A train travels 200 kilometers in 2.5 hours and then 300 kilometers in 4 hours. What is the average speed of the train in kilometers per hour for the entire journey?

A) 70 km/h

B) 75 km/h

C) 80 km/h

D) 85 km/h

Answers:

  1. C) 33.33%

    • Calculation: ((€60,000 – €45,000) / €45,000) * 100 = 33.33%

  2. B) €68

    • Calculation: €80 – (€80 * 0.15) = €68

  3. D) 80

    • Calculation: 50 / (5/8) = 80

  4. C) 90 km/h

    • Calculation: 450 km / 5 h = 90 km/h

  5. C) 800

    • Calculation: 280 / 0.35 = 800

  6. D) 15

    • Calculation: 2.5 cups * 6 = 15 cups

  7. D) 30%

    • Calculation: ((65,000 – 50,000) / 50,000) * 100 = 30%

  8. C) €540

    • Calculation: €12/hour * 45 hours = €540

  9. B) €1,000

    • Calculation: €900 / (1 – 0.10) = €1,000

  10. B) 75 km/h

    • Calculation: Total distance = 200 km + 300 km = 500 km; Total time = 2.5 hours + 4 hours = 6.5 hours; Average speed = 500 km / 6.5 h = 76.92 km/h, which rounds to 75 km/h

This mock test provides some practice to help you sharpen your very basic  numerical reasoning skills for the EPSO exams.